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Antiques Roadshow Guest Learns £1,500 Jewellery Is Worth About £25,000

Expert Joanna Hardy identified sculptor George Weil pieces in 18-carat gold with platinum.

Overview

  • The Cromford Mills, Derbyshire edition aired Sunday on BBC One with Fiona Bruce hosting.
  • Specialist Joanna Hardy appraised a bracelet, brooches, and a ring as works by George Weil crafted in precious metals.
  • Individual estimates included one piece around £15,000, a brooch at £5,000–£7,000, another at £3,000–£5,000, and a ring at £2,500.
  • The owner said she paid about £1,500 for the collection after buying the first item roughly 35 years ago believing it was costume jewellery.
  • The valuations were delivered as on-air estimates, drawing gasps as the guest said she nearly swore in surprise.